Why? To try and make it harder for your opponent to make a pass or shoot.
Teaching points
- Distance: Maintain a distance of 0.9m (3 feet) from your opponent's feet.
- Reach: Extend your arms to get closer to the ball without moving your feet.
- Balance: Keep balanced to avoid falling into your opponent and causing an obstruction penalty.
- Support: Use the opposite hand to help maintain balance.
- No Contact: Do not touch the ball while your opponent is still holding it.
In Netball you should maintain a distance of 0.9m (3 feet) from your opponent's feet.